Guyton – Betty Knott Lee, 87, passed away May 9, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Effingham County native owned and operated with her husband of 60 years, Robert E. Lee whom preceded her in death, Lee's Abattoir, Lee's Used Autos, later becoming a builder and developed subdivisions, and owned Lee's Water Services.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Rosalee Knott; siblings, James Knott, Evelyn Hatfield, and Mary Knott.

Survivors include her daughters, Laura Tina Lee Zipperer of Rincon, Karen Lee of St. Simon's, and Rachael Lee of Savannah; grandchildren, Kevin Scott Zipperer and Madison Lee DeLoach; nephew, Gerald Murray; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2022 at the funeral home.

Graveside services will be 12 noon Friday, May 13, 2022 at Eastside Cemetery in Statesboro.

Remembrances may be given to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421